No Pain, No Gain.
- Lyda Ngin
- Apr 29, 2016
- 2 min read
No Blood, No Revolution. No Death, No Attention. No Food, No Life.
I’ll be honest—I don’t waste my energy worrying about the personal scandals of Cambodian politicians. Affairs, pre-marriage pregnancies—these are not new. We’ve seen it escalate from verbal threats to acid attacks, from gunshots to legal crackdowns. The difference now? More actors, more tools—judiciary systems manipulated, youth and activists silenced, and laws twisted into weapons for control.
But while these distractions play out, a real crisis is unfolding before us—one that threatens every single person, regardless of status or politics.
Food Insecurity is the Real Crisis
Climate change isn’t some distant threat—it’s here, now. Our food supply is more unstable than ever. Droughts scorch farmlands, typhoons devastate crops, and floods wash away livelihoods. Every disaster tightens the grip on food production, making survival more uncertain.
The tragedy? The ones who should be raising awareness—leaders, media, influencers—are lost in noise and propaganda. Meanwhile, those suffering on the frontlines—farmers, fishermen, rural communities—lack the platform to demand action. Their struggles go unheard until it’s too late.
The Illusion of Security
For those of us in cities, with stable incomes and air-conditioned homes, it’s easy to disconnect from this crisis. But here’s the hard truth:
👉 When the farmers are gone, when the rivers run dry, when food imports fail, money won’t be enough to save you.
Maybe you’ll make it through your lifetime without feeling the full impact. But what about the next generation? What will life look like in 2040 or 2050 for the children born today? If we ignore this crisis now, we are sentencing them to a future of scarcity and suffering.
What Can You Do?
🌍 Talk about it. Spread awareness about climate change and food security.🚜 Support local farmers. Sustainable agriculture needs investment, not neglect.🌱 Push for real solutions. Demand policies that protect the environment and food supply.🌊 Act before it’s too late. Every small step contributes to a larger impact.
This is not just about saving the planet—it’s about saving ourselves.
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